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PGA golf lessons in Oakdale, NY

Golf lessons on the Foresight Falcon, taught by PGA professionals

New clubs are fun, but they aren’t always the fastest way to lower your scores. Our lessons run on the same Foresight Falcon we use for club fitting, so your progress shows up on the screen and in the numbers, not in somebody’s opinion.

  • PGA certified instructors
  • Foresight Falcon launch monitor bay
  • Beginners through low handicaps
  • Junior lessons available
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$75 per lesson, or 5 for $325. Call (631) 563-2025.

Golf lesson bay with the Foresight Falcon launch monitor at South Shore Golf in Oakdale, NY
PGA instructorsRich Hofer and Andy Carracino
Year roundRain, snow or shine
  • $7530-minute private lesson
  • $65per lesson with a 5-pack
  • 8+data points on every swing
  • Year roundno weather cancellations

Where can I take golf lessons in Oakdale, NY?

South Shore Golf Store at 4106 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY 11769 offers private golf lessons with PGA-certified instructors on a Foresight Falcon launch monitor. A 30-minute lesson is $75, or $325 for a package of five ($65 each). Lessons run year round indoors for beginners through low handicappers, and junior lessons are available. Book online or call (631) 563-2025.

Prices current October 2026

Instructors PGA certified professionals
Technology Foresight Falcon launch monitor and simulator
Season Year round, rain or snow
Pricing $75 per lesson, or 5 for $325
Where 4106 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY 11769
Booking Online or (631) 563-2025
Who lessons are for

Every level, every age

Your instructor builds the plan around where your game is today.

BEGINNERS

New to golf

Learn grip, setup and a repeatable swing from day one, before habits form that take years to undo.

RETURNING

Getting back into it

Shake off the rust, rebuild your timing and get comfortable on the course again.

LOW HANDICAPS

Chasing lower scores

Use club and ball data to tighten dispersion, control spin and find the last few strokes.

JUNIORS

Young golfers

Junior lessons and fitting, plus PGA Junior League Golf for kids who want to play on a team.

Why we teach on the Falcon

Your swing, measured on every shot

The Foresight Falcon captures more than a dozen points of ball and club data on each swing.

It tracks how the club is delivered and what the ball actually does, then shows a true ball flight on screen the moment you hit. That changes what a lesson can accomplish in 30 minutes.

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MEASURED ON EVERY SWING1Ball speed2Launch angle3Spin rate and axis4Carry distance5Dispersion6Club path7Face angle8Strike location
What that means for you

Better lessons, faster progress

The ball can fool you

A flawed swing can still send a ball at the target once in a while. Club data shows what caused the shot, so you fix the cause instead of chasing one good result.

Feedback before your next swing

See the numbers right away and connect what you felt to what happened. Your instructor adjusts on the spot.

Progress you can track

Carry, dispersion and strike numbers give you a baseline, so you can see what’s improving from lesson to lesson.

No weather cancellations

Long Island ranges close for months. Indoors, your lesson schedule holds in January the same as in June.

Private and focused

A one-on-one bay means no crowd on the next mat, so it’s easier to ask questions and try changes.

Play real holes

Take what you learned onto a virtual course and practice club selection and shot decisions, not just mechanics.

Common fixes we work on

Bring us your miss

Most golfers come in with one shot that keeps showing up. The Falcon shows why it happens.

  • The slice. Usually an open face or out-to-in path.
  • The hook. Usually a closed face or too much in-to-out.
  • Fat and thin shots. Low point and strike location.
  • Lost distance. Ball speed, launch and spin.
  • Inconsistent contact. Strike location across the face.
  • Short game. Distance control and trajectory.
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SHOT PATTERN · TOP VIEWbeforebeforeafterIllustrative example of tightening dispersion
How a lesson works

A plan built around your game, schedule and budget

Whether you want one session before a golf trip or a winter of steady work, the format stays simple.

  1. 01Talk through your gameYour typical scores, your common misses and what you want to improve.
  2. 02Hit on the FalconWe capture a baseline of club and ball data, so the conversation starts from numbers.
  3. 03Work on one or two changesYour instructor picks the changes that will move your scores most and checks each one against the data.
  4. 04Leave with a practice planYou know what to work on before your next session, and the numbers to compare against.
Lesson pricing

Simple pricing. No membership required.

LESSON

30-minute private lesson

$75

One session with a PGA certified instructor

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Best value

PACKAGE

5-lesson package

$325

Five 30-minute lessons, $65 per lesson

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Practice between lessons

Simulator rental is $30 per half hour, no lesson required. It’s the best way to groove what you worked on.

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Lessons and fitting

Lesson, fitting or both?

Both run on the same Falcon. Here’s how to choose.

Start with a lesson if…

  • Your miss changes from day to day
  • You’re new or getting back into the game
  • Contact is inconsistent across the face
  • You want a plan to practice
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Get fitted if…

  • Your swing is repeatable but results aren’t
  • Your clubs are old, the wrong length or wrong flex
  • You’re about to buy new clubs
  • Shots fly too high, too low or spin too much
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Not sure? Many golfers do both: a lesson to settle the swing, then a fitting to match the clubs to it.

Your instructors

Two PGA professionals with decades on Long Island courses

Rich Hofer

OWNER · PGA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR

  • Elected to the PGA of America, 2004
  • Head Professional, Timber Point Golf Course, 1998 to 2008
  • Head Professional, Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1996 to 1998
  • Certified club fitter for Mizuno, Titleist and Ping

Andy Carracino

OWNER · OPERATOR, PGA OF AMERICA

  • Elected to the PGA of America, 1991
  • Director of Golf, Timber Point Golf Course, 1993 to present
  • Owner, South Shore Golf, since 2008
★★★★★

“I decided to take lessons indoors at the facility with Rich and it was the best thing I’ve done for my game. It continues to be a great experience every time I visit.”

Bill Etzel

Give the gift of a better game

Gift a golf lesson

A South Shore Golf gift card covers lessons, fittings, simulator time or anything in the shop. It’s an easy gift for any golfer.

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Questions golfers ask

Before you book a lesson

Still wondering? Ask Jarvis about lessons, pricing or scheduling.

How much does a golf lesson cost at South Shore Golf?

A 30-minute private lesson is $75. A package of five 30-minute lessons is $325, which works out to $65 per lesson.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. Lessons, fittings and simulator time all use the same Foresight Falcon bay, so every session is by appointment. Book online or call (631) 563-2025.

I’m a beginner. Are lessons right for me?

Yes. Starting with lessons is the easiest way to avoid building habits you’ll spend years trying to undo. Our instructors work with first-timers, juniors and low handicappers alike.

Will what I learn indoors carry over to the course?

Yes. The Falcon measures your real club delivery and ball flight, not an estimate, so the numbers you work on indoors are the same ones that shape your shots outside.

What should I bring?

Bring the clubs you play now and wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes. If something in your bag is holding you back, we’ll tell you.

Do you offer junior lessons?

Yes. Junior lessons and junior club fitting are available, and we also run PGA Junior League Golf for kids who want to play on a team.

Who teaches the lessons?

Lessons are taught by PGA professionals Rich Hofer and Andy Carracino, owners of South Shore Golf.

Should I take a lesson or get fitted first?

If your miss changes from day to day, start with a lesson. If your swing is repeatable but your results aren’t, a fitting may help more. Many golfers do both.

Can I practice between lessons?

Yes. Simulator rental is $30 per half hour with no lesson required, so you can practice what you worked on.

Can I buy a lesson as a gift?

Yes. South Shore Golf gift cards can be used for lessons, fittings, simulator time and anything in the shop.

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Ready to get on the Falcon?

Pick a time that works for you, or ask Jarvis anything about lessons, pricing or scheduling first.

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